· Identify technology related equipment such as computers, document cameras, data projectors, VCR/DVD players, sound systems, microphones, cell phones, digital cameras, laptops, printers, and mp3 players.
3. Name input and output devices. http://library.thinkquest.org/5862/ computer parts, vocabulary, and how to take care of a computer.
Unit 3 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
· Name input and output devices, such as keyboard, stylus, printer, mouse, joystick, printer
· Distinguish between correct posture and incorrect posture when using a computer.
· Understand that there are specific finger positions used when selecting a letter, number, or symbol on the keyboard.
5. Use input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols. http://www.abcya.com/alphabet.htmteaches letter order and click and drag
suggested CD programs to use are: Type To Learn JR.; Jump Start Typing
Have the students open up a word document and practice typing letters and numbers. http://www.abcya.com/standard_keyboard.htmTeachers letter placement on the keyboard
by using a user name and password they are loging into the computer and pearson success net.
· Find the location of each letter on the keyboard.
· Use the input devices to enter letters, numbers, and symbols into the computer.
6. Use special functions of input devices. · Be aware of CTRL ALT DELETE to log in.
You do not have to teach students to preform this action simply show them how to use CTRL ALT DELETE like teacher do when they log onto the network each day.
· Be aware of the SHIFT key to make capital letters and symbols. Open a word document and show student that you can hold down shift to capitalize a letter or change symbols.
· Be aware of the ENTER, BACKSPACE, and SPACEBAR keys. Open a word document and show students how to use the enter ,backspace, and spacebar keys in a document.
· Be aware of the mouse button to click, double-click, and scroll. show student how to click, double click and scroll the mouse.
· Use special function keys to capitalize letters, delete letters, backspace, space forward (spacebar), log in (Ctrl-Alt-Del) and end a line (enter).
· Understand that there are various locations available to save digital information.
· Identify local hard drive, flash/thumb drive, memory card, network drives (G drive, Shared drive), external drive, CD and CD drive, and/or DVD and DVD drive.
· Identify ways technology and applications can be used safely and responsibly, such as protecting personal information online, avoiding inappropriate sites, and exiting inappropriate sites.
· Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology.
16. Distinguish between ethical and unethical uses of others’ work (do not copy or manipulate other people's work). http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/video/index.htmlpick the video about cheating
Talk to students about only loging in with their name when they are loging into programs. Let them know if is not ok to use other peoples names to log in.
· Define plagiarism. Tell students it is illegal to copy other work this includes finding information on the computer or in a book.
Research and Information Fluency
17. Use digital tools and strategies to locate, retrieve, collect, organize, visualize, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas.
Unit 5( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
· Retrieve information from digital sources.
· Use a variety of digital sources when collecting information such as online libraries, multimedia dictionaries, web searches, etc.
18. Evaluate accuracy of digital content http://www.nettrekker.comTeach children that nettrekker is a good search engine for students that they log into and it is educational
· Understand that some digital sources do not provide accurate information.
· Collaboratively use the Internet to communicate with individuals and groups using sources such as blogs, wikis, email, or other forms of digital communication tools. (other states and other countries)
· Work collaboratively to produce digital products, such as PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, spreadsheets, and digital photostories.
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
21. Identify digital tools used for problem solving. http://www.funbrain.com/spell/index.htmlonline spell check game for students
Paint- built in to the start menue. click: start, all programs, accessories.
· Identify digital tools for solving problems.
Creativity and Innovation
22. Design original works using digital tools. http://computerkiddoswiki.pbworks.com/Interactive+Lessons - Wiki listing numerous ideas
PAINT (found in the Accessories) - students create their own digital picture
itunes- free program that you can download free or pay for songs, podcast, and video. If you creats a podcast or video you can submit it to be placed on itunes as well.
http://www.abcya.com/computer_vocabulary.htm uses computer vocabulary terms.
http://www.growing.course.com/level_K/computer_parts/index.html identifying computer parts
http://www.computerlabkids.com/Cannon/Chip.html shows computer parts
http://library.thinkquest.org/5862/ computer parts, vocabulary, and how to take care of a computer.
All Year - Unit 3 (Lot of vocabulary in "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
All Year - Unit 4 (Lot of vocabulary in "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
http://www.abcya.com/computer_vocabulary.htm uses computer vocabulary terms.
http://www.growing.course.com/level_K/computer_parts/index.html identifying computer parts
http://library.thinkquest.org/5862/ computer parts, vocabulary, and how to take care of a computer.
Unit 3 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
http://library.thinkquest.org/5862/ computer parts, vocabulary, and how to take care of a computer.
Unit 3 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
http://www.ergonomics.com.au/pages/400_useful_info/420_how_to_sit.htm go over correct position with students.
All Year Unit 3 of 1st grade ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
http://www.abcya.com/alphabet.htm teaches letter order and click and drag
suggested CD programs to use are: Type To Learn JR.; Jump Start Typing
Have the students open up a word document and practice typing letters and numbers.
http://www.abcya.com/standard_keyboard.htm Teachers letter placement on the keyboard
by using a user name and password they are loging into the computer and pearson success net.
· Be aware of CTRL ALT DELETE to log in.
You do not have to teach students to preform this action simply show them how to use CTRL ALT DELETE like teacher do when they log onto the network each day.
Open a word document and show student that you can hold down shift to capitalize a letter or change symbols.
Open a word document and show students how to use the enter ,backspace, and spacebar keys in a document.
show student how to click, double click and scroll the mouse.
http://www.kids-online.net/learn/click/table.html shows parts of the computer
Show Students the CD ROM drive and a flash drive and tell them what they do.
http://www.ctcd.edu/infotech/ctcitd/Education/Tech%20Tips/tips/flashdrive.html how to safely remove a flash drive.
http://library.thinkquest.org/5862/ - Rules for taking care of our computers
http://www.computerlabkids.com/Cannon/Chip.html - Teaches how to clean parts of your computer
http://www.ctcd.edu/infotech/ctcitd/Education/Tech%20Tips/tips/flashdrive.html how to safely remove a flash drive.
http://library.thinkquest.org/5862/ - Rules for taking care of our computers
http://www.computerlabkids.com/Cannon/Chip.html - Teaches how to clean parts of your computer
http://www.ctcd.edu/infotech/ctcitd/Education/Tech%20Tips/tips/flashdrive.html how to safely remove a flash drive.
http://library.thinkquest.org/5862/ - Rules for taking care of our computers
http://www.computerlabkids.com/Cannon/Chip.html - Teaches how to clean parts of your computer
Unit 3 ( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/animate/connect.html -Learning about the Internet
http://ivyjoy.com/rayne/kidssearch.html- Ivy's Search Engine Resources for Kids
http://www.brainpopjr.com/health/besafe/internetsafety/ - This will help teach children about internet safety and information privacy.
http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids - Webisode 5 talks about cyberbullying.
http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/informationprivacy/ BrainPop video on internet safety.
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/uyn/index.htm several videos on internet safety
http://www.ikeepsafe.org/PRC/DARE.php internet safety videos
http://ivyjoy.com/rayne/kidssearch.html kids search engine
http://www.ikeepsafe.org/iksc_kids/- Play video on ethics and legal use of technology. *click play video
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/uyn/index.htm video's on ethics of technology.
http://www.ikeepsafe.org/PRC/DARE.php safe care of computers
http://www.ikeepsafe.org/iksc_kids/- Play video on ethics and legal use of technology. *click play video
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/uyn/index.htm video's showing how to properly use technology.
http://www.ikeepsafe.org/PRC/DARE.php safe care of computers.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/video/index.html pick the video about cheating
Talk to students about only loging in with their name when they are loging into programs. Let them know if is not ok to use other peoples names to log in.
Tell students it is illegal to copy other work this includes finding information on the computer or in a book.
Unit 5( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
http://www.nettrekker.com Teach children that nettrekker is a good search engine for students that they log into and it is educational
http://ivyjoy.com/rayne/kidssearch.html kids search engine
http://efieldtrips.org/ - Choose a field trip. Send a question on the "Ask the Expert" Day
http://letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html - Send a soldier a postcard. Sponsored by Xerox
http://www.spaghettibookclub.org/ - Students create a book review
http://www.monsterexchange.org/about/about_msdescription.htm - Students create a written description of their Monster, then post their description to a e-partner to draw
Unit 4( "Take it to the Net" on PearsonSuccessNet.com)
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/kscope/techknowpark/FreeFall/Resources.html - Ideas for spreadsheets
http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/digitalmedia.htm - Variety of Degital Media Activities
http://www.funbrain.com/spell/index.html online spell check game for students
Paint- built in to the start menue. click: start, all programs, accessories.
http://computerkiddoswiki.pbworks.com/Interactive+Lessons - Wiki listing numerous ideas
PAINT (found in the Accessories) - students create their own digital picture
itunes- free program that you can download free or pay for songs, podcast, and video. If you creats a podcast or video you can submit it to be placed on itunes as well.
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdztech.html